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January 29, 2025

Man convicted of raping woman he befriended outside Walsall town centre pub

'It is time to demand better' - Your Letters: January 29

Readers' letters|Jan 29

Plans revealed for solar farm near Eccleshall as one resident says it's 'punch in the gut'

Property|Jan 29

Peter Rhodes on growth, theft and the surprising findings of a population survey

Peter Rhodes|Jan 29

Watch: Film crews spotted in Wolverhampton city centre for new drama series featuring Harry Potter star

Prostate cancer is now England’s most common cancer as cases rise in Black Country and Staffordshire

A welcome commitment to the West Midlands' manufacturing base

Star Comment|Jan 29

Calls to celebrate Birmingham's city heritage amid Black Sabbath honour

West Midlands Mayor repeats pledge of no plans for a mayoral tax precept

Politics|Jan 29

Kingswinford businesses move out for now as work starts to fix damage caused by car crashing into shopfronts

Past budget ‘raises serious questions’ for councillors in Birmingham

Politics|Jan 29

Fears at Dudley community centre that cuts may cost lives for the worst off

Politics|Jan 29

Guilty: Treasurer defrauded church and scouts groups out of £170k

New venue and cafe at Wednesbury community centre in £20m levelling up plans

Property|Jan 29

West Midlands road safety commissioners face 'huge task' in making roads safe

Transport|Jan 29

Standards investigation into conduct of Dudley councillors cost council £137,000

Politics|Jan 29

Watch: Artists in Walsall learn to paint like a master

Jaguar Land Rover lodges plans for extension of Wolverhampton factory

Business|Jan 29

Walsall surveyors warn 'worse to come' after 'surge' in company liquidations over Christmas

Business|Jan 29

Plans for development of 200 new homes in Coseley

Property|Jan 29

No planning went into future of Smethwick swimming baths despite agreement it would close seven years ago

Business|Jan 29

Developer says renovation of Wolverhampton landmark will still go ahead, despite dissolution threat

Wolverhampton|Jan 29

'I don't want my home to sink!' Boater's nightmare as lock closure leaves him 'stranded' on Tipton canal

Wolverhampton's brightest stars of stage and screen to offer career tips

Wolverhampton|Jan 29

January 28, 2025

BMW iX receives a refresh with increased electric range

Man dies after car crashes into hedge

Man arrested after police find cash and £1,000 worth of cannabis in Rugeley

Murdered Staffordshire teen Harleigh Hepworth travelled to Wolverhampton 'as a promise to a friend'

Teenager arrested as part of police investigation into 'car cannibalism' in West Midlands

'Harleigh's final visit' - Grandfather of murdered teen speaks of visit to West Park and his love for Wolves

Cheap chance to win this £540,000 Cyprus villa for £1.31 thanks to a special offer

Affiliates|Jan 28

Just days remain to win a £2.5m dream house and a luxury Mercedes

Affiliates|Jan 28

Oodie has just launched football-themed jackets, blankets and coats

Affiliates|Jan 28

Warrant issued after £3m Viking hoard thief fails to appear at Birmingham court

Volvo announces new tech upgrades for its cars in 2025

UK drive: Audi’s five-cylinder RS3 hot hatchback is a dying breed

An 'on the run' Birmingham scout leader is on trial after 'fleeing to paradise’

Killer of Staffordshire teen Harleigh Hepworth is jailed for life after he was fatally stabbed in Wolverhampton park

Fiat’s Grande Panda will cost less than £19,000

Arrive Alive vehicles surpass over 1,650 life-threatening 999 calls in six months

Your World|Jan 28

Watch: Birmingham gunman caught on camera firing shots at a man in a car park

Let’s talk – top tips from Mind on getting comfortable talking about mental health

Your World|Jan 28

Porsche sets new world record with ice-drifting Taycan GTS

Special school celebrates new video featuring star pupil Jack

Your World|Jan 28

Mills & Reeve welcomes new education partner in Birmingham

Your World|Jan 28

Wedding venue near Bridgnorth is crowned best in country thanks to feedback from delighted couples

Business|Jan 28

Hednesford-based dance school leads Team England to victory

Your World|Jan 28

Police teams in Walsall kept busy through patrols and operations across borough

Walsall school pupil reaches finals of national writing competition

Your World|Jan 28

Appeal to identify group in connection with series of shop thefts worth £35,000 across West Midlands

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